Chennai Corporation removes unauthorised hoardings, advertisements at 50 locations - The HinduUpdated - November 01, 2026 11:47 pm IST - CHENNAIAn unauthorised advertisement being removed from a complex on M.T.H Road in Villivakkam on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTThe Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) on Sunday launched a drive to remove illegal hoardings and unauthorised advertisements across the city. GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said: “As part of the drive, illegal hoardings have already been removed from 50 locations, and the operation will continue in the coming days. Action has been initiated across all zones, with zonal officials instructed to intensify enforcement. The GCC will undertake the removal of all unauthorised hoardings and recover the entire cost of removal from the violators. Strict action will be taken against those responsible for putting up such structures.”The field officers can hire vehicles for the same and recover the cost from the violators. The civic body will also remove all supporting structures to prevent them from put up again, he said.According to the circular issued by GCC to remove hoardings, the removal charges and transportation charges will be collected from the owner of the advertisement company, if not, from the owner of the premises, apart from the collection penalty for unauthorised hoarding. The hoarding cutting charges are ₹22 per sq.ft. for the first floor, ₹26 per sq.ft. for the second floor, ₹29 per sq.ft. for the third floor, and ₹33 per sq.ft. for floors above the third floor. The transportation charges include ₹5,250 per 8-hour shift for an HMV tipper and ₹750 per hour for a 10 MT crane for handling and loading.The hoardings have reportedly increased the risk of accidents in the event of a cyclone. Illegal hoardings were identified along arterial stretches such as Anna Salai, and E.V.R. Periyar Salai. A few days ago, Arappor Iyakkam complained about illegal hoardings at 23 locations, including Triplicane, Nungambakkam, Arumbakkam, and Teynampet.Pointing to the Orange Alert for Chennai in view of the Cyclone Murasu, Dr. Sameeran said: “We have alerted our field teams. Necessary preventive action has been taken in view of possible heavy waves and moderate to heavy rainfall especially in North Chennai.”Published - November 01, 2026 11:46 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }